Test Engineer

About ITT:

ITT is a leading manufacturer of critical components for harsh environments that serves fast-growing end markets in flow, aerospace and defense, energy and transportation. Building on our heritage of innovation, we partner with our customers to deliver solutions to the key industries that underpin our modern way of life.Headquartered in Stamford, CT, we have more than 11,700 employees globally with operations in ~40 countries and sales in more than 125. At our core is our engineering DNA, with 1,280 engineers, 1,700 active global patents and ~51 manufacturing locations.

 

Our businesses are organized in three distinct segments, each based around our core engineering DNA: 

 

Industrial Process: A global leader in centrifugal and twin-screw pumps and engineered valves for chemical, energy, mining, and industrial applications. Our leading brands include the iconic Goulds Pumps (with more than 175 years of history), Bornemann, Habonim, Engineered Valves, Rheinhütte Pumpen and Svanehøj. 

 

Motion Technologies: A global leader in brake pads (ICE and electrified brake pads) and shock absorbers (energy absorption solutions) for transportation applications. Our leading brands include Friction Technologies, KONI and Axtone.

 

Connect and Control Technologies: A leader in critical applications for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets, including harsh environment connectors and control components. Our leading brands include ITT Cannon, Enidine, Aerospace Controls and kSARIA. 

Position Summary

This position supports factory production personnel in the creation of centrifugal pump test setups, equipment, and facilities.  Thus, ensuring that tests and resulting data meet the company's objectives for timely, accurate, and globally consistent testing of pumps.

Essential Responsibilities

• Guide, support and review the setup & instrumentation to safely execute testing of pumps on orders up to $2M in budget
• Review results of pump performance tests and discuss results with internal and external customers.
• Compile accurate data on 1st pass test yield and provide local support for improvement initiatives.
• Provide local 1st line troubleshooting support for pump test failures
• Provide localization support for the company’s global test programs, test standards and standard work instructions.
• Provide technical support in designing and improving test capability of IP test facilities (global).
• Provides local technical support for the planning, setup and conducting of pump tests.
• Provide localization (language and functionality) of the company global data gathering and test programs and ensure they are usable by local test personnel
• Design specific test programs and test set ups to achieve defined objectives.
• Properly handle and install equipment into varied test facilities.
• Assure the instruments used are in current calibration and are fit for purpose
• Determine the proper test procedures and ensure testing in accordance with them.
• Assure the accuracy of the test data.
• Compile local data on 1st pass test yield
• Help in the resolution of pump failures and document for future trouble shooting.

Position Requirements

Education:  BS Engineering in Mechanical Eng. and/or Electrical Eng.

Experience:  3 years of experience in the testing of pumps or equivalent

Skills/knowledge:

• Knowledge of the testing and troubleshooting of centrifugal pumps (vibration & hydraulic)
• Knowledge of test instrumentation, measurement & setup (Head, Flow, Power, Temperature, Vibration, Displacement)
• Knowledge of a programming language (LabVIEW & Visual Studio preferred)
• Knowledge of calibration process/procedures
• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of pump manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of industry test standards including API, ANSI, ISO, HI, etc.
• Creativity (i.e. the ability to approach problems in non-traditional fashion).
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Ability to identify barriers to success and find solutions working across the organization.
• Effective written and verbal communication.

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Equal Pay Act Statement

We aim to pay our ‘ITT’ers’ fairly and competitively in the locations that they live and work. Pay-for-performance is a principle that we believe in, and employees are rewarded based not only on ‘what’ they accomplish, but also on ‘how’ they reflect ITT’s values. ITT offers a competitive salary and robust total rewards package, such as health insurance, 401(k), short and long-term disability, paid time off, growth and developmental opportunities, and other incentive compensation programs. Specific benefits are dependent upon whether or not the position is part of a collective-bargaining agreement. The salary offered to a candidate is based several factors such as candidate experience and qualifications, location, as well as market and business considerations.

Equal Pay Act Range

Annual Salary Range $$64,500 to $96,300 Plus Benefits and Incentive Plans.